We have been investigating chemical and physical tools to faciliate and enhance the safety of large whale restraint during efforts to remove entangling fishing gear. Two workshops have resulted. Reports from the first and second workshops may be downloaded. http://www.whoi.edu/science/B/people/mmoore/Feb29_2000_MedicalIntervention.pdf http://www.whoi.edu/science/B/people/mmoore/Dec14_2001_DisentanglementWorkshopReport.pdf